Japanese Tea Garden Jingu House

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Acenar Mexican Restaurant

Reception

Our Wedding

The internet and technology are a funny thing. They can bring you endless entertainment. They can be the bane of your existence. They can even help you keep in touch with people you may have lost contact with decades ago. However, in June of 2022, technology turned out to be the greatest matchmaker. Arianna and Darnell met on a dating app. After matching, chatting, and flirting on the site, the pair decided that they would go on a date. That first date took place at Kim’s Teahouse, a local boba spot in Houston, Texas. The date was a success and they both realized that they wanted to see more of each other. Over the course of a few months casual dating blossomed into genuine love and affection as the pair became enamored with each other and started spending all of their time together. One of their adventures took them to the San Antonio Japanese Tea Garden. In that beautiful place, enjoying the beautiful scenery, they decided that when the time was right, they would be married there. 

A Sweet Surprise!

Our Story

Photos

TJ is, without a doubt, Darnell's closest friend and has always been like a brother to him. They have been friends for a VERY long time---we're talking 26 years of friendship! This friendship has had its fair share of ups and downs but no trial or tribulation could destroy this unbreakable bond. To this day, they still laugh, cry, and even fight when recalling the many adventures along their journey from childhood to adulthood. Any way you slice it, to know one, you've got to know the other.

Kaitlynn is the little sister of the bride, Arianna. She is vibrant, fun, crazy, cool, and calm rolled into one person. Most importantly, she is loving and LOYAL. Despite being the little sister, Kaitlynn is very protective of Arianna, willing to take on any threat and any challenge. Arianna and Kaitlynn are Yin and Yang,  polar opposites that love, support, and balance each other.

Kaitlynn

Wedding Party

Q + A

Please make your reservations by&nbsp;Monday, March 31, 2025&nbsp;to receive your group rate. Only 10 rooms were able to be blocked at each hotel due to the dates. Please book at your earliest convenience.

Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk

Please make your reservations by&nbsp;Monday, March 31, 2025&nbsp;to receive your group rate. Only 10 rooms were able to be blocked at each hotel due to the dates. Please book at your earliest convenience.

Arianna & Darnell

Arianna & Darnell

Things to Do

San Antonio Zoo

Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

San Antonio River Walk

Natural Bridge Caverns

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch